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The id is the primitive, unconscious aspect of our mind that pursues instant gratification of our most fundamental wants and impulses without regard for morality or repercussions.

The ego balances between the id and the superego, balancing their opposing requests and wants. It is the logical, aware portion of our mind. The ego employs rational reasoning, planning, and decision-making to satiate the id's wants in a manner acceptable to the superego and society at large.

The moral consciousness or ethical part of our mind known as the superego aspires to perfection and conforms to social standards. The assimilation of moral principles, values, and goals from our parents, culture, and society helps to shape the superego.

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Freud proposed a psychoanalysis theory to explain how a person's psyche develops. He incorporates four distinct topics into his theories: defense mechanisms, psychosexual development, personality structure, and awareness. The id, ego, and superego are the three characteristics that govern these regions. The psyche is balanced by each element, which makes logic according to Freud's theory. If the elements are out of proportion, the individual may behave impulsively or irrationally. In addition to wanting to satisfy their own needs and desires individually, people also want to be the best versions of themselves. It is simpler to comprehend how the mind functions and strive to further create positive behaviors or habits thanks to Freud's theory.

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I am in partial agreement with Sigmund Freud's theory. While I agree with the part of the theory that relates to the id, ego and superego, I don't, agree with the whole of his Oedipus complex theory, and I never truly have. While it is true that many children do look for one of their parents in their future partner, I do not think that Freud considered the other subconscious response that people form in early childhood. It is known that many individuals prefer comfort over what is good for them, which leads to them choosing a mirror image, at least in personality and actions, of their parent. Even when abuse and other traumas are involved, a child who is beaten can often return to that as an adult with their partner as it is what they know. But this is where my understanding diverges. Because most things in life are not one sided coins, responses to trauma usually have an opposite counterpart, and when it comes to romantic and sexual partners, the opposite of the Freuds claims would be an individual seeking out a partner who is everything but what their parent was like. While one is a safety net of familiarity, the other is an escape, some people cannot even deal with seeing someone who slightly resembles their abusive (or just tragic and undesirable) parent(s), much less someone who embodies them. Not everyone wishes to remain in an endless, torturous cycle. The Oedipus complex theory just seems to black and white to be entirely plausible to me.

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my understanding of the id, ego and super ego.-Aleyna Lencioni

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my understanding of the id, ego and super ego.-Aleyna Lencioni

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It seems to me that the three of these subconscious parts that make up the mind might very well be a reflection of the evolution of the human thinking process. Id seems to be the base, in early childhood and during the dawn of man instant gratification are what mattered, for the early man it was due to survival, if they were hungry, they must get it at that moment or starve, this is very similar to how an infants mind operates. We retain this in our subconscious even as we grow, and have evolved, out of it. Then comes the superego, this is more of an external force thrust upon man than it is an internal response like the id. When transitioning out of infancy we are berated with all of the rights and wrongs of this world, this is probably the period in which we hear the word "no" most often until that shame and and guilt becomes a natural response, manifesting itself as our superego. Lastly, the ego is formed. From the two extremes of id and superego we form a middle ground out of the ability to think more rationally and in a developed way, finally being able to way the pros and cons of a decision. The same way that id spurs from an innate survival instinct, the ego becomes a way for us to survive consciously, for giving into all desires will damage your discipline, as well as purpose and living a life of constant shame, guilt and anxiety is no life at all.

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Freud’s theory is reasonable because each part of the brain holds a balance of our emotions and what they are thinking. According to Freud, our personalities should be in a state of dynamic balance, and if there is too much id, superego, or a weak ego, an individual will become unbalanced and may experience psychological difficulties. In this case this would make sense as to why people have nightmares. An example of when this would happen is when Victor dreamp of Elizabeth who later turned into a corpse just as his mother did.

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My understanding of the id, ego, and superego is that they are three distinct parts of the brain that comprise our thinking. The id is the first part of the brain. This area of the brain is more reckless and careless. The brain craves pleasure and immediate gratification. The ego is the part of the brain that appears to care about what you do. This section looks at the consequences of your own actions. It identifies the do's and don'ts of the other part of the mind's wants and desires. The superego is the final component of the mind. The part of the brain that causes you to feel guilty after doing something you know you shouldn't have done. This sensation is known as anxiety or guilt. When we have these guilty feelings, our superego guides us in the direction we would normally go.

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 Freud Psychoanalysis Theory and why I agree (Shelsy Estrada)

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 Freud Psychoanalysis Theory and why I agree (Shelsy Estrada)

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Our unconscious conflicts can be correlated with Freud’s Psychoanalysis Theory Id, Ego, and Superego these three areas can grow dominant from birth to adulthood. These unconscious memories, thoughts, and urges are all factors that have meaning behind them and Freud’s theory supports these claims. The three areas are divided into 3 minds’ conscious categories that then can represent the mental process of our actions.

ID: This is the stage the unconscious mind looks into for pleasure and gratification.

Ego: It is the middleman for both id and super-ego. It is the balance to make good decisions and to think logically.

Superego: the part of the brain that establishes moral and value the part of the brain that evaluates and takes command from impulse decisions.

It sounds logical to categorize and helped us reference why we made our decisions at a later time. The mind is very complex, and we are only trying to grasp how it works making these theories reasonable with the information we have.

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Freud’s Theory and the Unconscious Mind - Michael Lucci

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Freud’s Theory and the Unconscious Mind - Michael Lucci

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Freud's inclination for how the mind worked concerning reasoning was based upon three areas, the id, the ego, and the superego. The id is the primitive part of the mind and the basis for our more instinctual desires. The ego is the rational part of the mind, which operates at the conscious level, mediating between impulse and their impact in relation to the external world. The superego can be seen as a person's moral compass. I find faults in Freud's theory when it relates to the unconscious mind. I lean more towards Carl Jung’s understanding of there being not just an unconscious mind but also a shared collective unconscious mind. I think unconsciously, we are influenced not only by our personal repressed memories, traumas, and experiences but also by another moral framework created by ancestral tales, stories, and archetypal figures that we hold in balance when determining the Nietzschean question of good and evil.

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ID factored in with Victor Frankenstein when he chose to get revenge on the creature because of the harm that his family endured because of the creature. Victor knew it was wrong but at the same time was getting gratification from it.

Once Victor began creating the creature and turned off any outside communication his ego of becoming the mastermind of creating a monster took over him. His focus and only focus was creating something greatest creature of all times, which led to him becoming afraid and alone.

Victor's superego comes into play when he realizes all that has happened becasue of his ego of wanting to be the greatest scientist. He gained success in accomplishing his goal in creating the creature but at a price that took his whole family away. He had to realize the standards to what he had done and what was going to be next for him.

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Freud’s theory seems reasonable, although urges and our unconscious aren’t the only things that help make who we grow to be, it’s a base structure for understanding the mind as well as human behavior. It seems rational that an unbalance between the id, superego, and the ego could lead to psychological disorders. The ego keeps a person in control and I believe Victor suffered from an imbalance because his Id caused him to first, study outdated sciences even when multiple people disapproved of it and second, create life which made him feel like a God.

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I learned that our psyche is made up of the Id, the ego, and the superego. The Id demands instant pleasure without contemplating the consequences. The superego provides the moral standards and it aims for perfection or socially acceptable actions. The ego is the perfect balance between the two. It tries to please both the Id and the superego at the same time. In Frankenstein, Victor’s Id drove him to create life and be a successful scientist while his superego makes him feel guilty for having created such a monster that murdered his loved ones.

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Freud theorizes a psychoanalytic approach to the development of personality within a person. Within his theories he includes four different areas: the consciousness, the structure of personality, psychosexual development, and the defense mechanisms. These areas are ruled over three aspects, the id, the ego, and the superego. Freud’s theory is quite reasonable, it makes sense that the personality is balanced by each aspect. If the aspects are unbalanced the person might act irrationally or on impulse. People subconsciously and unconsciously want to be the best version of themselves, but also want to fulfill their own needs and wants selfishly. Through Freud’s theory it is easier to understand the way the mind works and work to further develop good behaviors or habits.

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The Id, The Ego, and The Superego ~ Roxanna Tapia

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The Id, The Ego, and The Superego ~ Roxanna Tapia

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In my understanding of id, it is the more childlike part of the unconscious mind. It rules over the whims, impulses, and desires of the brain. It is also the part of the brain that plays into survival instincts and sentiments. It is the most stubborn part of the mind, giving in to only what it feels pleasurable. The id is made up of components inherited at birth. Victor demonstrates the id part of his psyche through his fascination and overwhelming desire to be successful in his goals. His id was only satisfied when Victor was successful in his creation despite the costs. Only then did he develop a new desire: after realizing what he had done Victor was overcome with the desire to destroy his creation.

The ego is the mediator part of the mind and is the only conscious part of personality. This part has the most awareness and chooses what to present to others. Unlike the unreasonable and chaotic id part of the mind the ego makes decisions based on logic and acts according to the principle of reality. The ego attempts to satisfy the whims of the id in the most realistic and reasonable manner even if it involves sacrificing satisfaction for a time to avoid consequences. Anxiety is developed or experienced when the ego fails to use the reality principle as a way to remove or lessen negative emotions. Victor’s ego is exemplified after he realizes the consequences of his creation and the obsession wears off. The ego attempts to fix his wrongs and seeks to remove the creature from existence. As he does this, he never takes responsibility for his child or the destruction that was brought upon from it; this could be Victor's attempt to rationalize his actions without facing any consequences from society for his wrongdoings. This is the only obvious example of Victor's ego otherwise it seems that victor only uses his Id and superego to control his actions.

The superego is the part of the mind that establishes values, morals, and principles learned from society and parental figures. The superego is the part of the mind that tells the person what’s wrong or right and decided the outcome (rewards or punishment). In this part of the unconscious is where you’ll find the voice of conscious and self perceptions including self-critics and expectations. The superego is meant to take command of the id’s impulses and prohibit those that are deemed wrong and telling the ego to act on morality rather than simple reality. Victor’s superego is evident in his return after his brother’s death, here he feels guilt and chooses to console his family. The superego affects victor in terms of negative feelings and guilt as his morality and family values were all wronged.

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Freud's Theory Being Applied to Victor Frankenstein-Rachel Mullins

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Freud's Theory Being Applied to Victor Frankenstein-Rachel Mullins

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It is clear that throughout the book Victor Frankenstein shows an imbalance between his ID, his Ego, and his Superego. His obsession with animating a man, without showing any care for the consequences that may accompany this action, shows a great deal of selfish desire within himself. He disconnects himself from all who held him dear in order to pursue this selfish obsession. It is clear that his ID is the most prominent one out of the three. He spent two years chasing the pleasure of creating a man from his own hands. when he had fulfilled this obsession, he was left with disgust and became even more disconnected from everything that held his responsibility, including the fiend. This is another example of an imbalance taking place. Victor ignores the responsibility he was obligated to take on when the fiend had finally been granted life. If this imbalance between his ID, Ego, and Superego had not been a reality, he would have understood that by creating this fiend, it was his job to pick up the pieces and morph this fiend into an acceptance amongst society. In having a more prominent Ego within himself, Frankenstein most likely would have either never gone through with this selfish and despicable action, or if he did, he would have desired to fix his mistake. Since there is such a prominent imbalance between his ID, his Ego, and his Superego, it can be assumed that Victor has a form of a psychological disorder, although it's unclear what form it takes.

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Freud's theory seems to be reliable in the sense that it's based off of his own personal observations amongst his mentally ill patients. The idea of the ID, Ego, and Superego is one that's backed up by a number of clinical studies. Human nature is a complex thing to understand, however these three bases are present in all of us. It's natural for humans to consider the selfish action rather than the selfless action, even if you're an individuals who strives to put others before yourself. The concept of being selfish is much easier within the moral code of most humans, therefore many people gravitate towards more selfish actions because it's simple and gives us the quick and easy gratification that we desired. This is known as the ID. However, there also is a balance between selfishness and selflessness that can be formed. Finding a way to perform an action that gives an individual the selfish gratification that they desire, while also performing a selfless act can make all the difference. An example of this would be sharing half of your sandwich with someone else. You not only get the satisfaction of eating your sandwich, you have the gratification of allowing someone else to eat your sandwich. This balance that can be established is known as the Ego. Lastly, there can be moments when you feel ashamed for your selfish thoughts and desires. This shame can push you to have the desire to come across as selfless and caring instead of selfish and disconnected. Humans naturally are born with empathy that can be applied to others. Selfish action are counterproductive to the feeling of empathy, and therefore causes us to feel shame for not being accommodating to others. This in turn might push an individual to ignore their selfish thoughts and desires and put forth great amounts of effort in order to accommodate to others in a balanced and selfless manner. Being selfish occasionally is apart of life and within the rights of being human. It just needs to be balanced enough to where you're helping yourself, while also minimizing the people who may suffer from your selfishness.

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Freud's psychoanalytic theory of the conscious and unconscious mind is where human behavior is driven by thoughts, feelings, and desires that clash with each behavior. I believe that Freud's theory is reasonable because we each have our own urges from the id and from those urges we often experience guilt from our superego. Our ego balances both the id and superego to create values and reasoning. This helps individuals gain insight from their unconscious thoughts through conflict.

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The Id, Superego, and Ego - Jesus Cortez

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The Id, Superego, and Ego - Jesus Cortez

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The Id is the greed and bad part of ones mind. It acts like the little devil in a cartoon. It wants immediate pleasure and disregarding the consequences.

The superego is quite the opposite it seeks out the good and perfection. It acts like the little angle in a cartoon. It seeks the best for ones self and thinks about to consequences and reaches for perfection.

The ego is middle ground for both. It seeks out to please what both sides want. Ego is you making the right decision with both and coming out on top.

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The Freud theory is quite understanding and reasonable. One must see all opportunity to find the right outcome. The theory of the Id and superego are strong polar opposites and need to be balanced by the ego is correct. If one doesn't sit and think about ones options one could make the wrong decision but not thinking and letting either side take control is not the way either. Finding the middle ground is the best way and making this theory great.

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Id, Ego, and Superego in “Frankenstein” - Valerie Ruiz

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Id, Ego, and Superego in “Frankenstein” - Valerie Ruiz

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In “Frankenstein”, Victor displays the most trivial character development and aspects of Freud’s Theory. Near the beginning of Victor’s journey to create the Fiend, the scientist became fascinated and controlled by his desire to accomplish his goal. While this may seem admirable and show characteristics similar to determination, his actions were the opposite. For 2 years, Victor isolated himself from society and his family, depriving his health of maintenance. Eventually, his work become successful, and the Fiend was created. His id was satisfied and proud, but another impulse took over his body; flight. Despite his time and energy, Victor became terrified at the realization of his actions and abandoned the creature. After his younger brother’s death, the superego became apparent in the story. Once Victor came to his senses, he traveled back to Geneva to mourn and comfort his family. During his venture, he spotted the Fiend, causing him to realize the ‘thing’ responsible for his brother’s death. Due to this, Victor consumed guilt because he created the monster, caused these unfortunate series of events, and would send an innocent girl to her death. The superego weighed emotional distress and guilt onto Victor as a result of his moral standards and love for his family members that were affected. Finally, after consideration for the consequences of his actions, overcoming pity, and obsession, Victor sought redemption for his crimes. At this point, regardless of the place in the story, Victor would attempt to rationalize his behaviors and actions; he could not take ownership of his creation, Justine’s death, or the anxiety he caused.

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Freud’s Theory of Id, Ego, and Superego - Valerie Ruiz

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Freud’s Theory of Id, Ego, and Superego - Valerie Ruiz

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The id can be considered part of the unconscious mind contributing to pleasure and the satisfaction resulting from those desires. From infancy until, approximately, the age of 2, children are controlled by their id, and display this in crying fits, grabbing, biting, and more. As individuals become older and more independent thinkers, the id becomes responsible for impulsive actions, and if left unmanageable, can cause disorder and severe behavioral consequences.
On the contrary, the superego is the direct opposite and is responsible for the morality of the psyche. At around 5 years of age, an individual develops the superego as rules and standards are introduced in the home, cultural, religious, and educational environment. When an individual tries to act impulsively or below their moral standards, guilt is ‘released’ by the superego, and causes them to rethink the situation based on what they internalized as ‘right’ or ‘wrong’.
The ego can be thought of as a ‘combination’ of the id and superego; it is part of the mental complex responsible for rational thinking. If an individual wishes to act on impulse but is guilted by the superego, the ego takes over and considered both sides of the situation. Typically, the ego will come to a compromise that will satisfy each aspect of the psyche.

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ID: This is the stage that our unconscious mind looks into for pleasure and gratification. This can be seen in use with Victor Frankenstein he found pleasure in creating his monster with no repercussions. When victor had an unstoppable urge to create this monster driven by an obsessive passion and determination there was a disregard for his ego to allow him to make rational decisions.

Ego: Victor is seen to not use his ego and lets his superego and id take over and ruin his life. The ego part of the mind is our conscience of rational and irrational thoughts. It is the middle man for both id and super-ego. It is the balance to make good decisions and to think logically.

Superego: victor is a profound scientist who achieved one of life’s greatest accomplishments creating life from thin air. Victor created a monster that killed his loved ones and the people he adored. You can see guilt and remorse as his loved ones are slowly deprived of him. the most notable one is when victor created the monster and immediately felt remorse for creating it.

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The basic concept of the id, ego, and superego, have been present inmy belief systemand way of thinking for a considerable time. The labeling of these things has varied recently. These terms refer to subconscious and conscious components of human nature. While the id is subconscious, it is the natural man in us, the animalistic and passionate actor of the human psyche. The ego is the mediator, at times it is the devil's advocate, and at other times it is the angel's partner. This voice of reason determines whether an action is fueled by the basically good or the basically bad. Finally, the superego is the logical and socially acceptable aspect of our minds. This is the part where things like guilt, embarassment, and pride, come into play.

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Freud's theory is plausible. People naturally gravitate toward self-preservation and personal gain. While it is unconscious in most to be completely selfish, the delicate balance between the conscious and subconscious is better understood through Freud's way of thinking. The advancements in technology and social media have proven humanity’s ability to fixate on selfish means and instant gratification, versus the far more rewarding results of hard work. The psychology of younger generations and the observation of human behavior lend support to Freud’s theory. Building off of his concise concepts, modern day psychologists have a greater understanding than ever before. Freud’s Theory is based upon real-world observation of Freud’s patients, adding to its credibility. The theory also acknowledges the reality of childhood experiences, and how those impact human nature.

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The id is a part of the unconscious and is the most primitive and instinctual part of the mind. This is driven mostly on pleasure and impulsive actions. It is the source of all human motivation. The ego conscious part of the mind is mostly driven on values and compromise between the ego and superego unconscious. Balance is created with reasonable and logical thinking. Lastly, the super ego differs from what is right and wrong. It is based on ideas and morals. This often leads to guilt and self criticism when something is done wrong.

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Freud's theory is reasonable because it provides a framework for understanding the complex nature of human personality and behavior. It suggests that thoughts, emotions, and actions are influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts that are shaped by early experiences and socialization.

In the novel Frankenstein, Victor can be seen as an embodiment of Freud's theory, as his behavior is influenced by all three parts of his psyche: the id, the superego, and the ego.

Victor's id is represented by his intense desire to create life and become a god-like figure. He is driven by his passion and ambition, without any regard for the consequences of his actions. This can be seen in his obsessive pursuit of creating the monster, despite the warning signs and the ethical implications of his work.

Victor's superego, on the other hand, is represented by his guilt and moral responsibility. He feels a deep sense of remorse for his actions, as he realizes the consequences of his creation and the harm it has caused to innocent people. This can be seen in his constant self-reflection and his attempts to rectify his mistakes.

Victor's ego represents his ability to balance the conflicting demands of his id and superego. He tries to rationalize his actions and justify his behavior, while also acknowledging his responsibility and the need for redemption.

Freud's theory provides a useful lens through which we can understand the complex motivations and behaviors of characters like Victor from Frankenstein. His theory helps others to appreciate the unconscious forces that drive human behavior and to recognize the importance of self-reflection and moral responsibility throughout life.

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Frued's theory, while having great points and reasoning, does not seem logical. A mind cannot be summed up in only three parts, in which if one of the three parts is off the mind is off. The mind is intricate; doctors, psychologists, and neurologists are still working out how the mind works. Id, ego, and superego are key components of the mind but not the makeup of it. Frued was at the beginning of figuring out how the mind worked, uncovering the surface for others to uncover more after. Id, ego, and superego are important structures to the many components of the mind.

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Understanding of id, superego, and ego (Nathan Chen)

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Understanding of id, superego, and ego (Nathan Chen)

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The id is the primitive, unconscious part of our psyche that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of our basic needs and desires, without concern for morality or consequences.

The superego is the moral conscience or ethical component of our psyche that strives for perfection and societal norms. The superego is formed through the internalization of moral standards, values, and ideals from our parents, culture, and society.

The ego is the conscious, rational part of our psyche that mediates between the id and the superego, balancing their conflicting demands and desires. The ego seeks to satisfy the needs of the id in ways that are acceptable to the superego and society as a whole, by using logical thinking, planning, and decision-making.

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Id, Ego, and Superego in Frankenstein-Madeline Moss

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Id, Ego, and Superego in Frankenstein-Madeline Moss

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In Frankenstein, the monster portrays id through his want for a father. He goes on essentially a ramage in order to harm Victor to get Victor to give him attention he so desperately wanted. His ego appears during the time he spends with the DeLaceys. He learns how to read, write, and love. The monster is debating between his actions and morality, trying to find balance. He wants love and a life, while also wanting revenge on Victor. While the monster's superego felt the need to reconcile with Victor, forgive him for what he had done. The combination of the fiend's id, ego, and superego led to the various actions he committed.

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Freud’s theory seems very rational. We are naturally selfish creatures that seek pleasure. We usually have to stray away from instant gratification, but it’s hard for us. Often, I will procrastinate doing things like schoolwork because it’s extremely easy in the moment to ignore it and do something that gives more pleasure, like watching a movie. However, in the long run, it hurts me as I have to time-crunch and rush through my homework. The superego does rein in our choices as it tells us whether it is acceptable or not in our world, so we make fewer choices like that because we are logical and often think before we act, so the ego helps us figure out what the outcome and or consequences are. I am the type of person to often think ahead of time and analyze all of my choices and the situations/outcomes they lead to. However, the superego does rein in our choices as it tells us whether they are acceptable or not in our world.

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I believe I understand id, ego, and superego. The id is very primitive and sometimes instinctual because we are naturally selfish and look for quick pleasures. The ego is the central part that tries to balance the id and superego. The superego are the feelings we feel such as shame that help us create a more acceptable social behavior.

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I consider Freud's theory reasonable because it's grounded in observation, provides a framework for understanding human behavior or motivation, and has influenced current psychology. Firstly, he developed his theory based on his observations of patients suffering from psychological disorders. Therefore, it is based on real-world observations and has been supported by numerous clinical studies. Secondly, Freud's theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human behavior and motivation. It recognizes the complex relationship between unconscious desires and motivations, as well as the impact of early childhood experiences on later behavior. This all-encompassing approach to understanding human behavior provides a more complete understanding of the human psyche than many other theories. Lastly, Freud's theory has been influential in the development of modern psychotherapy and has had a lasting impact on the field of psychology. His ideas about the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and the role of childhood experiences in shaping personality have all been incorporated into contemporary psychological practice.

Works Cited

Mcleod, Saul. “Sigmund Freud: Theories and Influence on Psychology.” Simply Psychology, 20 Feb. 2023, https://simplypsychology.org/Sigmund-Freud.html.

“Sigmund Freud.” Sigmund Freud | Institute of Psychoanalysis, https://psychoanalysis.org.uk/our-authors-and-theorists/sigmund-freud.

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Sophia Wheeler - Applying the id, the ego, and the superego to Victor Frankenstein.

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Sophia Wheeler - Applying the id, the ego, and the superego to Victor Frankenstein.

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In Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein's desire to create life, driven by his id, seeks to satisfy his primal urge to overcome death and assert his power over the natural world. He becomes obsessed with his goal and pursues it with little regard for the consequences, leading to the creation of his monster, which ultimately brings him misery and destruction. The id also drives Victor's need for recognition and status, as he seeks to become a great scientist and create a legacy for himself. This desire for fame and glory becomes another manifestation of his id, as he seeks to satisfy his own ego by achieving recognition and status in society. Victor's ego becomes evident in his attempts to justify and rationalize his actions, even in the face of overwhelming evidence that his experiment remains dangerous and unethical. He seeks to maintain his sense of self-worth and self-esteem by rationalizing his behavior and convincing himself that his pursuit of knowledge still stands as justifiable and noble. At the same time, Victor's ego gets driven by his fear of failure and the consequences of his actions. He fears being seen as a failure and losing his status and reputation, which makes him continue his dangerous experiment. The role of the superego in Victor Frankenstein's character can be seen in his internalized sense of morality and ethics, as well as his feelings of guilt and remorse over his actions. He remains aware of the ethical implications of creating life and playing god, but does not acknowledge it until after he creates the monster, which causes him to feel a deep sense of responsibility and regret. Victor becomes torn between his desire to create life and his sense of moral responsibility during his experiment and ultimately chooses to pursue his ambitions at the cost of his own well-being and the well-being of others. Overall, Victor’s superego-driven sense of guilt and responsibility ultimately leads to his downfall, as he remains unable to reconcile his desire for knowledge and power with the moral implications of his actions.

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I think that Freud’s theory is reasonable. The ego is able to moderate between the demands of reality, the id, and the superego, if the ego does this correctly there is a healthy and well-balanced personality. If there is an imbalance in these three parts, it could lead to psychological difficulties or mental illness. If there is too much id then the personality could become impulsive and uncontrollable, the person would act on their most basic urges and would have no concern for the consequences. If there is too much of the superego it might lead to an extremely moralistic and judgmental personality. There needs to be a balance so that the personality does not go so far to one extreme. - Emily clayton

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I believe that I have a basic understanding of the three parts, ID, Ego, and Superego. The ID is the primitive and instinctual part of the brain that wants instant gratification. It contains things like sexual desires, and aggressive drives. The superego operates as the moral conscience, it is the voice of reason. It gives the feeling of guilt and anxiety when we do something out of line that is socially unacceptable. The ego is the middleman. It is the realistic part of the brain that mediates between the desire of both the ID and the superego. -Emily clayton.

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After reading about this topic, I feel I have a good understanding of it. The ego is part of a personality that thinks of the consequences of each real life situation and considers both ideas proposed by the id and superego. The superego is what helps us become better people through guilt and anxiety. The id is the part that only focuses on temporary pleasure and satisfaction and not the consequences. For example, I may want to watch Gilmore Girls but also have a lot of studying to do. My id might say to just watch it and enjoy the time you're taking for yourself but my super ego will remind me of the regret I'll feel when I get a bad grade. In the end though, my ego will consider both ideas and come up with a solution. Watch Gilmore Girls for 30 minutes and then begin your work.

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The id is the very primitive part of the mind, the part that drives an intense desire for immediate gratification that often can lead to bad activities if not unchecked, the superego is your conscious that guides you through your life, and the ego is the balance and bridge between the two.

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I think that this particular theory of Freud is very reasonable, though some of his other theories arent. The idea that the id, ego, and superego need to balance out is a good way of simplifying human behavior and development. The id and superego are very selfish and not rational so that leaves the ego to balance them out and bring a person under control. If for example someone's id is not controlled they give into their desires all to often and an result in things like addiction.

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I think Freud's Theory comes to the idea of being reasonable. Reason being is because there are always multiple outcomes to a situation if thought thoroughly. A person runs through ideas of outcomes determining which idea would be the most logical, and the ego must come into agreement with Id and Superego. Unbalancing these thoughts will apply true pressure to a person and will result to illogical thinking. So the idea of Freud does make sense because as we grow through our stages of life, our thought processes develop and determine a persons personality.

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Id, Ego, and the Superego - Emily Dowden

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Id, Ego, and the Superego - Emily Dowden

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From my new knowledge of Id, Ego, and Superego, I can identify to say that all play a different role dealing with temporary or long term satisfaction of thought. Id deals with the idea of pure pressure. An example would be, if I were to act in a pressured situation, I will be rewarded with joy but for a short amount of time. But this action may cause negative impacts in the future, but at least I had that short amount of happiness in the moment. The superego is when the more logical idea comes into play, creating more positive outcomes in the moment. And if acted differently upon, guilt and pride would be pushed on the situation. In between the two is the ego, the ego must come up with the most logical decision in order to balance out the two ideas. Balancing out these ideas will satisfy both the Id and Superego. Given the idea of Frankenstein, Victor is pressured into the idea of creating the fiend. His side of thinking leans towards the Id of thought. He creates the fiend, but suffers the consequences in his creations due to lack of responsibility. He grows to hate his creations and refuses to deal with the idea of the fiend. Victor continues to blame and hate his creation, and this shows that his ego did not come to logical decisions in his science.

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I think Freud's Theory is reasonable. Freud believed that the id, ego, and superego need to be balanced out and if there's too much of one of those, the person will suffer psychological difficulties. As someone who suffers from severe anxiety, I feel there may be an imbalance in people who suffer through it. The superego helps feel guilt and anxiety when we do something wrong and it guides us toward socially acceptable behavior. People who suffer from anxiety may have too much of this mainly because they're constantly thinking of different outcomes and solutions for situations. To explain further, when they feel they've done something wrong their super ego might cause great amounts of guilt and anxiety over the situation. Too much of this could possibly take someone to a different level of thinking that becomes unhealthy for them. For example, one might begin to feel anxious of making the same mistakes again so they'll possibly find themselves putting others before them to avoid this.

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To say that people develop mental illnesses from the imbalance of their Id, Ego, and Superego sounds problematic in some cases.  It almost seems as though that the Freud theory blames the person's imbalance of logical thinking for their mental illness. I would compare that to saying, "It's your logical imbalance that caused you to have depression". While I'm not sure if this really is the case, it doesn't seem completely accurate. While it is true that epigenetics can impact the way a person thinks, acts, or percieves themselves, some mental illnesses are hereditary. For example, Schizophrenia runs highly in my family. It seems illogical to claim that a person has schizophrenia because they have a weak ego.

I may have misunderstood what this Freud theory really means, please feel free to correct any misunderstanding.

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Id, Ego, and the Superego -Joedina Crocker

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Id, Ego, and the Superego -Joedina Crocker

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While I have had conceptual knowledge of the Id, the Ego, and the Superego, I never knew what to call it. In many shows, you see the main person with a demon or devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other side. The demonic creature, the Id, attempts to encourage the person to do wrong actions that lead to temporary satisfaction, while the angelic character, the superego, reasons with the person why the action should be reconsidered. Finally, after considering both points of view on the action, the person, representing the ego, must make a logical decision presented both observations. In some cases, this ego decides to make a decision leaning towards the Id of the mind, resulting in consequences. In other cases, the ego leans more towards the superego, resulting in positive outcomes.

In Frankenstein, one can see that Victor has an ego that leans more towards the Id perspective of decision making. His Id includes indulging in illegal and dangerous scientific research for the temporary self-satisfaction of creating a species that reveres him. However, the creature becomes a serial killer resulting in the death of many people close to Victor. Instead of addressing his Id as he should have, he represses the existence of the fiend. On page 55 of Frankenstein, one can notice the existence of his superego as he addresses the potentials of others discovering how he "dabbled" in the "grave" or "tortured the living animal" (Shelly 55). Instead of making a logical choice to resign from his immoral studies, he continues to dedicate 2 years of his life to creating a creature he wastes his life dispising.

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I think that Freud's theory is reasonable. I believe that our personality should be balanced because otherwise an individual will become unbalanced and most likely suffer psychological difficulties. I have seen two examples of what happens when our personality becomes unbalanced.

The first is Victor. Victor suffers from psychological difficulties because his ego was weak. He kept to himself and did not turn to anyone for help or communicate with his family while making the creature.

The second is with my brother. My brother, Chris, suffers from Narcissism Personality Disorder because his personality is unbalanced. He has an extremely weak ego and superego.  Chris has an unreasonably high sense of his own importance and thirsts for attention from his social media followers. He does not care about the consequences of his actions. He does not care about anybody else (including my family and I). -Alyssa Spivy

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Id--While reading Frankenstein, I noticed the Id part of Victor's subconscious. All he could think about was giving life to an inanimate body. He wanted that feeling of pleasure when his mission was complete.

Superego: Victor creates a monster and has to live with the guilt that comes throughout the story from the deaths of all his family members. He knew he was responsible for all of their deaths, starting with his brother William. The only person in his family to survive was Ernest. While the superego is supposed to help bring us back to socially acceptable behavior, Victor's superego never did.
-Alyssa Spivy